Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missile family adopted by Finland for infantry, vehicle-mounted, and helicopter-launched anti-armor missions. Finland operates multiple Spike variants: Spike-MR (Medium Range, 2.5 km), Spike-LR (Long Range, 4 km for ground launch, 8 km from helicopters), and Spike-ER (Extended Range, 8 km ground launch). All Spike missiles feature electro-optical/infrared imaging seekers transmitting real-time video to operator via fiber-optic datalink, fire-and-forget or fire-observe-and-update modes allowing operator control throughout flight, lock-on-before-launch or lock-on-after-launch when cued by other sensors, tandem-charge warhead defeating reactive armor with penetration exceeding 1,000mm, top-attack or direct-attack selectable flight profiles, and capability to abort and switch targets mid-flight. The imaging seeker provides exceptional accuracy and target identification. Finnish ground forces use man-portable Spike launchers and vehicle-mounted systems on Patria AMVs. Finnish NH90 helicopters are equipped with Spike-ER for anti-armor missions. The Spike family provides Finnish forces with world-class anti-tank capability superior to older wire-guided missiles. Combat-proven extensively in Middle East conflicts.

- Fire-and-forget with option for man-in-the-loop for precision
- Multi-variant system from infantry to vehicle to helicopter
- Tandem warhead defeats all known ERA-equipped tanks
- Proven in multiple conflicts globally
- Night and all-weather capable via thermal imaging
- Man-in-the-loop variants require operator exposure or fixed position
- Cost-per-shot high vs unguided rockets
- Shorter range than Javelin LR or Brimstone
- Requires regular battery/seeker maintenance
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Main gun accuracy at extended range requires stabilization and fire control maturity that few systems achieve.